• Trevon L. Northern, 19, of the 300 block of East Ninth Street, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4), for allegedly possessing less than 15 grams of a substance containing alprazolam (Xanax), which is used to treat anxiety and its disorders, and panic disorders. Schroeder set bond of $10,000.

• Eric D. Walker, 25, of the 2400 block of LaSalle Drive, unlawful possession of a controlled substance (Class 4), after allegedly possessing less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine. Schroeder set bond of $15,000.

APD detectives, with backup from other police officers, arrested the men shortly after 3:45 p.m. at Cowboy Quik Stop Inc, 835 Central Ave.

Chief Jason “Jake” Simmons of the Alton Police Department said the store had nothing to do with the suspects or their activities.